JOB DESCRIPTION

PRODUCTION ENGINEER/INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER

AMPI_TN VISA

BUSINESS INFORMATION

BUSINESS NAME: AMPI

BUSINESS WEBSITE: www.ampi.com
BUSINESS ADDRESS: 315 N Broadway, New Ulm MN 56073
WILL EMPLOYEES WORK HERE? They will work either at the location of Blair, WI., or
Sanborn, SD. This will be determined after the candidate is interviewed and any of the
plants makes an offer.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND DUTIES

JOB TITLE: Production Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Production Engineer is responsible for providing leadership in the production

operations at the facility. This individual will train closely with all departments to
establish and enforce process methods that ensure operational effectiveness and
production adherence. Strong collaboration is needed across the plant and the entire
AMPI organization. This individual will create an environment of respect and
responsibility through professional communication, accountability, budget
consciousness, teamwork, quality, safety and security.

JOB DUTIES: This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be
expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem
necessary from time to time:

1. All AMPI employees have an obligation to report employee safety, food safety
and food quality issues to personnel of authority.
2. This position has a heightened food safety and food quality responsibilities.
3. Work jointly with maintenance to identify equipment issues, establish day to day
operational priorities and improve machine uptime.
4. Facilitate production expectations with plant personnel; ensuring that goals are met
on a day to day, month to month basis.
5. Ensure that production equipment setups are completed in the timeframe
required to meet department expectations and efficiencies.
 6. Monitor production cleanups. Provide analytical input to improve labor utilization
and efficiencies during sanitation processes.
7. Establish training procedures and processes that provide strategic action plans to
improve job knowledge and training.
8. Build a strong working relationship with plant personnel, providing leadership,
teaching, and effective communication methods, that ensure enforcement of
company policies and procedures.
9. Will be the liaison for the production floor software which will include addressing
system performance issues and training.
10. Provide direct support to the Safety Coordinator by assisting with changes and
updates to various policies and procedures of the safety program.
11. Review and approve department payroll.
12. Provide absentee coverage for the Natural Supervisor.
13. Participate in the annual management review of the Food Safety and Quality
system.
14. Manages competing demands and changes approach or method to best fit the
situation.
15. Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner by gathering and analyzing
information skillfully. Works well in group problem solving situations and develops
alternative solutions.
16. Creates a positive team with the ability to build morale and group commitments
to goals and objectives.
17. Ability to manage projects by creating workable plans; communicates changes
effectively and builds commitment and overcomes resistance.
18. Develops realistic action plans, by prioritizing and planning work activities. Plans
for additional resources as needed.
19. Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement.
Makes oneself available to staff, provides regular performance feedback,
develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth.
20. Ability to react well under pressure. Treats others with respect and consideration
regardless of their status or position. Accepts responsibility for own actions and
follows through on commitments.
21. Leads and guides all Quality and Food Safety policies and procedures, reporting
any nonconformity
22. Leads and guides all Safety policies and procedures, reporting any
nonconformity
23. Leads and guides GMP policies and procedures, reporting any nonconformity
24. Other duties as assigned

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties
and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The above
list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential
functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be
assigned for the position.

JOB INFORMATION

POSITIONS AVAILABLE: 1
JOB TYPE: FT/Permanent/exempt position.
WAGE PER HOUR: Entry salary $55K/year.
HOURS PER WEEK: 40
WORKWEEK: They will be expected to experience life in a dairy plant, which includes
24/7 work and weekends.

SHIFTS:
BLAIR AND SANBORN

Training in the morning and work shift at nighttime, they can rotate shifts and
schedule will be shared for the following month, in advance.

Week 1: 2 on – 2 off – 3 on
Week 2: 2 off – 2 on – 3 off.

A) Morning shift: 5:00 am – 5:00 pm

B) Night shift: 5:00 pm – 5:00 am
C) Morning shift: 5:00 am – 5:00 pm
D) Night shift: 5:00 pm – 5:00 am

PAYMENT DAYS: Thursday, biweekly.

PAYMENT TYPE: Direct Deposit.
BREAK TIMES: meal break, two rest breaks.

REQUIREMENTS

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES: The following are required competencies of the position

that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the
job:

• Demonstrated proficiency in Windows, MS Office Suite including; Word, Excel,

Power Point, and Outlook, internet/intranet and other organizational specific
software.
• Exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of procedural controls and data validation techniques required.
• Professional communication skills for both internal and external customers,
coworkers, team members and consultants.
• Demonstrated excellent training skills involving making presentations covering various
topics.
• Ability to plan, initiate, direct and carry out short and long-term programs.
• Ability to define problems, collect and document data, establish facts, and draw
valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of situations and events and respond
accordingly.
• Possess traits of honesty, integrity, creativity and flexibility.
• Exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational and time management skills.
• Must have high level of discretion and ability to handle sensitive and confidential
information appropriately.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the products manufactured and the processes
involved.
• Basic understanding of equipment operations and minor troubleshooting ability.
• Must be able to demonstrate an ability and willingness to communicate
effectively in order to maintain high levels of confidentiality, safety, health, quality
and efficiency.
• Ability to read and comprehend standard operating procedures and company
quidelines in order to maintain regulatory compliance.
• Ability to understand daily production needs.
• Demonstrated strong teamwork skills, with the ability to lead, participate, and/or
work directly with cross-functional teams and/or individuals.
• Ability to work independently, multi-task, and prioritize.
• Ability to perform at a high level in a fast-paced environment with the ability to
adapt to a continually changing environment.
• Detail oriented, be quality minded.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Takes a strategic view of the organization, and facilitates the creation of a
company-wide culture and uses methodologies to drive core/strategic processes
to respond to the needs of customers.
• Ability to define problems, collect and document data, establish facts, and draw
valid conclusions.
• Ability to discuss a wide range of topics from business strategy to the tactical
execution of that strategy.
• Remain current on economic, industrial, and other trends that affect market and
prices.
• Technical understanding of assigned commodities.
 • Thorough understanding and board application of safety regulations, standards,
principles, theories, and techniques. (Safety/VP/Sr VP Ops)
• Demonstrated training skills involving making presentations covering various
topics
• Possess traits of honest and integrity, creativity and flexibility.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, or other types of
Engineering plus relevant work experience in related field could apply: Food
Science, Biochemical Engineer,
• 3-5 years relevant work experience preferred/required.
• 2 years of supervisory experience required.
• Knowledge of SQF, HACCP, GMP’s, OSHA and loss control programs highly
desirable.
• Technical knowledge of fluid milk, cheese and drying operations preferred.
• Prior experience in manufacturing is a plus.

IS HE/SHE REQUIRED TO SUPERVISE OTHER WORKERS: Not immediately but yes

as work progresses.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK: Yes, Mexican Carta de No Antecedentes Penales

DRUG TEST: Yes, employee must pass a drug test before departure from place of
recruitment. The recruitment company will schedule the appointment for the selected
applicant. A panel 5 is required. Do you want to perform the DT or should AMPI perform
it. At this point we are calling directly the labs and they send the results to our email.

ENGLISH LEVEL REQUIREMENTS: Proficient level is required to perform the duties of

the position.
MUST ATTEND JOB TRAINING?: On-the-job training will be provided..
DRIVERS LICENSE REQUIRED?: Yes, it is required.

Does this position need to have own vehicle to perform the duties?

NOT REQUIRED to perform the duties of this position.

In some situation will drive. Example: if an employee needs to be drug tested for
reasonable suspicion or be to receive medical treatment in case of an injury/accident. If
EHS is not present, this position will take the workers for medical revisions.
OTHER PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical and mental demands described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions
of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Manufacturing – Work is performed in a manufacturing plant. While performing the duties

of this job, the employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or
feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop,
kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee will frequently have to
walk and stand. The employee should have the ability to regularly lift up to 55lbs. The
employee must be able to push and pull up to 75lbs. Must be able to climb ladders and
work at elevations above 4 feet. Employees are regularly exposed to cold temperatures
when performing tasks in storage areas. Employees are regularly exposed to warm or hot
temperatures with moderate to high humidity levels varying based on the location of the
work area. The employee is regularly exposed to wet walking surfaces. Specific vision
abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral
vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

EQUIPMENT AND APPAREL

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are

representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions
of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Manufacturing - Employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock, wet work

conditions, fumes or airborne particles. Employee is occasionally exposed to warm
conditions with regular exposure to temperature conditions in excess of 100*F or cold
temperatures when working in cold storage areas. The employee is regularly exposed to
work near moving mechanical parts. Employee is regularly exposed to chemicals during
sanitation processes. The noise level in the work environment is occasionally at a high
level. The employee is not routinely exposed to weather conditions. The employee may
be exposed to very low levels of ammonia.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) – Personal protective equipment is

required depending on the job being performed, including protective eye wear, or face
shields, hearing protection, hair and beard nets, uniforms and footwear. Additional
equipment is required when working with chemicals, such as rubber gloves and use of
chemical proof aprons as appropriate for the job being performed.
COMPANY UNIFORMS: Yes. Uniforms/boots provided.

FLIGHT TRANSPORTATION

PAID FLIGHT TO BUSINESS LOCATION: Yes

AIRPORT OF ARRIVAL:

- Sanborn: FSD
- Blair: MSP, then would take a shuttle to Eau Claire where he would be picked up
by someone in the management team.

PAID FLIGHT HOME: No.

WORKPLACE TRANSPORTATION

TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM WORKSITE: Transportation is provided when

housing is more than a walkable distance from the plant.

- Sanborn: The housing is across the street, from the plant. Transportation not
required.
- Blair: There is transportation to and from work from Whitehall to Blair.

FOR HOW LONG IS TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED? IS IT FREE OR AT

WORKER'S COST: While they live in housing. It is free but is subject to imputed
income when the value is above the IRS limit, for both Sanborn and Blair.
ADDITIONAL TRANSPORTATION: Not available,

JOB INCENTIVES

WORKER COMPENSATION INSURANCE: Yes

401K: Yes
HEALTHCARE INSURANCE: Yes, at worker’s cost.
PAID HOLIDAYS: Yes. New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day,
Thanksgiving + Day After, Christmas + 1 additional floating holiday that is determined
for use by management.
 HOUSING

HOUSING OPTION: We have housing currently available at all locations. This is

employee-only housing, not family style. Employer secures housing for up to 52 weeks,
and the worker must secure own housing before the end of this period, or before if
necessary.
HOUSING TYPE:
- Sanborn - Shared house, it is a two bedroom, 2 people per bedroom.
- Blair: Two-bedroom apartment, 2 people per bedroom.
INDIVIDUAL OR SHARED ROOMS: Shared
RENT PER PERSON: Deducted from paycheck.
• Paychecks 1 through 6: $100 • Paychecks 7 through 12: $125 • Paychecks 13
through 18: $200 • Paychecks 19 through 26: $275
UTILITIES INCLUDED: Water, gas, trash, electric.
FURNISHING: Beds, bedding, kitchen utensils.
WiFi: No, available for workers to contract the service.
CABLE TV: No, available for workers to contract the service.
LAUNDRY:

- Sanborn: A laundromat is nearby.

- Blair: Coin laundromat in apartment complex.

COIN OPERATED:
NEARBY AMENITIES:
DISTANCE HOUSING TO WORKPLACE:

- Sanborn: 1 minute walk.

- Blair: 8 Miles if living in Whitehall, and Blair is less than a mile, upon availability.

DISCIPLINE

DISCIPLINE WORDING: Employees will sign a rent agreement. They can stay in this
housing if they are employed with the company, in the above terms. If they separate with
the employer, they need to vacate housing within the timeframe established in the
agreement. Housing rules must be observed. If there are behavior problems or property
damage they will be asked to vacate immediately.
STANDARD EXPENSES THE COMPANY WILL BE PAYING FOR:

1- Transportation from their hometown to the USA Consulate/Embassy: bus

ticket, tolls, gas receipts, etc. YES

2- Hotel night previous to each one of their 2 appointments. YES

3- Meals during their trips to the Consulate/Embassy. YES

4- Airplane fee to arrive to the place of employment. YES
5- Transportation to arrive from their hometown to the airport and meals
during that day. No
6- Meals during the day they fly to the place of employment. NO
7- DS-160 fee; at this moment $160 dls, for the appointment. YES
8- Reciprocity fee, in case the applicant’s visa is aproved: $382 at this point.
YES

Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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I have read and understand the duties, responsibilities and requirements for this position.*

____________________________________________ ____________________________
Employee Acknowledgement Date

*This document does not create an employment relationship between the applicant and 3
Amigos Recruiting, nor the employer. It is an informative document that describes the
material conditions of the relocation, and employment, that the applicant may have with the
employer.